Reader A recently pulled through the trigger on a nose job (rhinoplasty) that she’d considered for a long time — and lucky us, she wrote in to share her experiences with us, including how much time to take off work for plastic surgery! Her post is largely about what you should know about rhinoplasty as … Read More about Guest Post: Reader A’s Experiences with Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Archives for July 2017
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Elizabeth Ponte Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Boden seems to be quietly having a really great clearance sale, and it includes this ponte blazer that we included in our post on how to build a work wardrobe at Boden (and it has great reviews, too). It’s down to $75 … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Elizabeth Ponte Blazer
The Best Shoes for Work From the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
These are the best shoes for work from the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary sale!
Suit of the Week: Reiss
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. This blazer … Read More about Suit of the Week: Reiss
Previously, on Corporette…
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… The Best Workwear for Different Body Types Sleeved Dresses with Pockets Open Thread: Summer Workouts
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Padded Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I never thought I’d be recommending something described as having “padded cap sleeves,” but I kind of like the detail here. To me, it doesn’t feel too militaristic or too ’80s; it just seems like a cool little detail on … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Padded Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Shayla Pointy Toe Pump
Have you guys checked on the shoes in the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale yet? There are SO MANY CUTE SHOES, both in terms of heels for work, sophisticated flats, weekend booties and more. I’m working on a roundup, but one of my favorites is this Cole Haan heel, which comes in a black leather on … Read More about Coffee Break: Shayla Pointy Toe Pump
Workwear Hall of Fame: The Sant Ambroeus Jardigan
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers have always loved the M.M.LaFleur jardigan (and if you read some of the comments you’ll see how some are styling it — taking out the shoulder pads, etc.). If you’re not a fan of blazers and you like an … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: The Sant Ambroeus Jardigan
My Magnetic Lashes Review of One Two Cosmetics
I have NEVER been able to do false eyelashes, and taking the time to go get lash extensions is just not in the cards for me from a time/money perspective. (I am also mascara challenged.) So this is my magnetic lashes review (specifically, One Two Cosmetics’ Magnetic Lashes) (2020 update – they’re now available at … Read More about My Magnetic Lashes Review of One Two Cosmetics
How to Decide Whether to Go to Law School
Ladies, how did you decide whether to go to law school? How did you finance law school — and how old were you when you started law school? For those of you who decided NOT to go to law school, are you happy with your decision? Did anyone get to law school and drop out, … Read More about How to Decide Whether to Go to Law School
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Macey Velvet Tuxedo Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: A velvet blazer is great for everything from the staff holiday party to a topper as it gets more into fall, and you can also wear it on a regular day … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Macey Velvet Tuxedo Jacket
What to Wear to Law School
2020 Update: We’ve updated this advice for what to wear to law school, but you may want to check out our more recent roundup of the best blogs for women law students, or our law school resources for women. What clothes should you add to your wardrobe before you attend law school? Reader N has … Read More about What to Wear to Law School